William Birnie Rhind (Scotland, 1853 – 1933) bronze bust of a gentleman, possibly R. Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (1830-1918) Signed en verso Birnie Rhind, 1899. 14 1/2" H x 9 1/4" W x 6" D. Biography: William Birnie Rhind was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and his work is featured on several […]
Lot 171: Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Aime-Jules Dalou (French, 1838-1902) bronze sculpture depicting a worker with shovel. Retains a dark rich patina. Faint French inscription on base along with the Dalou signature and Susse Freres Paris foundry mark and seal. Underside also marked 2011 33. 8" H x 3 1/2" W. 19th century. Condition: Overall excellent condition with nice dark patina.
Lot 169: E.A. Lanceray Bronze, Capture of a Wild Horse
Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian, 1848-1886) large patinated bronze “Capture of a Wild Kirghiz Horse”, inscribed E. Lanceray in cyrillic, with foundry mark for F. Chopin in cyrillic, both marks on the base. Mounted on a bronze base with a frieze depicting the herding of wild horses. 17 1/2″ H x 25″ L x 12″ D. […]
Lot 170: Lanceray Bronze of Soldier on Horseback
Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian, 1848-1886) patinated bronze sculpture depicting a soldier on horseback, inscribed E. Lanceray in cyrillic, with foundry mark for F. Chopin in cyrillic, both marks on base. 10" H x 10 1/4" L x 4 3/4" D. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, old patina.
Lot 167: Sculpture of a Boar, after Pietro Tacca
After Pietro Tacca (Italian, 1577-1640) carved dark green marble or granite seated male boar with finely carved textured fur, mounted on a pedestal base. Replica of the original statue located in the Straw Market in Florence, Italy. 12" H x 11 1/2" W x 5 3/4" D. 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition. Chip […]
Lot 168: Restoration Ormolu Clock Style of Choiselat
A French restoration period gilt and patinated bronze French mantle clock, depicting the mythological Jason, capturing the Golden Fleece with the head of the slain hydra at his feet. Supporting the fleece is a patinated bronze tree rising from a rocky base. The ormolu clock face has a Roman numeral dial and is decorated with […]
Lot 166: Bronze and Antler-Mounted Gong
Bronze gong with engraved silver gilt stag and engraved forest and fence design, , mounted on an antler and bone stand. Stand measures 15 1/2" H x 10 1/2" L x 4 3/4" D. Gong measures 6 1/2" dia. European, possibly Austrian. Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition, some tarnish on front hoof […]
Lot 165: 12 Italian Heraldry watercolors
Twelve heraldry or armorial watercolors with engraved titles, various hand painted coats of arms or crests, with mottos in Latin. Includes Biandrate di San Giorgio Nel Monferrato Ecc.; Castelbarco di Milano; Grimaldi Signori d'Antibo; Begiami di Savigliano; Castello di Bologna; Nomis di Torino; Vanni di Pisa; Gibelli di Novara; Benzoni di Crema; Insegne Dei XIV […]
Lot 162: Eleazar Albin, 23 Bird Engravings
23 hand colored engravings on laid paper of birds, from the first book on ornithology with hand colored plates to be published in English: "A Natural History of Birds" by Eleazar Albin (a 3 volume set, published London, 1731-1737). Each measures approximately 11" x 8-3/4". Includes: The Royston Crow; The Minor from East India; The […]
Lot 163: Redoute & Bessa fruit prints, 19th c.
Nine 19th century French stipple engravings of fruit. 1st item: Two PJ Redoute stipple engravings of figs, printed in color with added hand color, plates T.4. No. 53 & 56, plate size: 12"x 9", paper: 15-1/4" x 9-1/2". 19th century. 2nd Item: Seven stipple engravings of fruit, six from P. Bessa and one from PJ […]